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as in tricks
an odd or peculiar habit
his one oddity is collecting used pencil leads
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as in rarities
something strange or unusual that is an object of interest
years ago circus sideshows used to display people with unusual physical features as oddities
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as in anomalies
something that is different from what is ordinary or expected
she is an oddity in that, unlike her sisters, she avoids social media
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as in eccentrics
a person of odd or whimsical habits
an oddity with a penchant for weaving cat fur
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Recent Examples of oddities
But there are some oddities that don’t quite fit this model.
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ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2026
Beneath the surface, however, Bohm has faced obstacles and oddities, including a frightening elbow infection and a viral social media post touting his generosity that was untrue.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
The moons range from planet-size Titan to smaller oddities, some of which are strangely shaped like potatoes or ravioli.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
An Animal That Keeps Defying Expectations The platypus already held an extraordinary list of biological oddities.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
These songs are built around classic R&B and doo-wop elements, including samples of Hollywood oddities the Lewis Sisters.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 12 Mar. 2026
From biological hosts like gut bacteria and pregnancy tests to digital oddities like blockchains and PDFs, the game’s presence on everything from robot mowers to anti-bot CAPTCHA highlights its status as the ultimate benchmark for system versatility.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
What is in Born Weird Tattoo’s collection of oddities?
—Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Hiaasen is from Florida, understands its oddities and sets his books there.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2026
Beneath the surface, however, Bohm has faced obstacles and oddities, including a frightening elbow infection and a viral social media post touting his generosity that was untrue.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
The moons range from planet-size Titan to smaller oddities, some of which are strangely shaped like potatoes or ravioli.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
An Animal That Keeps Defying Expectations The platypus already held an extraordinary list of biological oddities.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
These songs are built around classic R&B and doo-wop elements, including samples of Hollywood oddities the Lewis Sisters.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 12 Mar. 2026
From biological hosts like gut bacteria and pregnancy tests to digital oddities like blockchains and PDFs, the game’s presence on everything from robot mowers to anti-bot CAPTCHA highlights its status as the ultimate benchmark for system versatility.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
What is in Born Weird Tattoo’s collection of oddities?
—Idaho Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Hiaasen is from Florida, understands its oddities and sets his books there.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oddities
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From fusion tapas restaurants to a minor league baseball team, Dunedin has plenty of delightful tricks up its sleeve.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
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On a recent thread on the r/GLP1microdosing subreddit, women shared their tips and tricks for hiding medication from their partners.—
Rebecca Flint Marx,
SELF,
20 Apr. 2026
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The space is also adorned with vitrines showcasing jewelry by David Webb, Boucheron, and René Boivin, as well as other rarities, like an asteroid fragment and a Tyrannosaurus rex tooth.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
17 Apr. 2026
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The vinyl rarities sold exclusively during the annual Record Store Day in April run from Taylor Swift to the Grateful Dead and local indie acts, but much of the appeal is the joyous atmosphere that surrounds the industry promotion.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2026
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On two of those flights, the Vulcan launcher suffered anomalies with one of its solid rocket boosters.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
17 Apr. 2026
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The contradictions and anomalies that kept on coming only made her life more alluring.—
Sara Wheeler,
Big Think,
17 Apr. 2026
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The town’s overflowing with charming Midwest eccentrics, including a cocky mayor (Henry Winkler) and a welcoming barkeep (Lena Headey).—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Those crazy, diverse individuals, that tribe of oddballs and eccentrics, dreamers, and gamblers who make up this business.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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He was given considerable access to the behind-the-scenes activities of the show’s production and to many of its stars and staff, none of whom have much to say beyond expressing bemusement at some of Michaels’ personal quirks and habits or praise for his taste in comedy.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Though each songwriter’s individual preoccupations and quirks are on display here, the interplay between Adducci and Grigoroff makes this feel like a joint effort.—
David Harris,
SPIN,
21 Apr. 2026
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Rockwell says his designs for The Hand & The Eye were inspired in part by the artist Joseph Cornell’s famous boxes, cabinets of curiosities that functioned as intimate dioramas and theaters.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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After Anthropic accidentally leaked the source code to its blockbuster Claude chatbot, netizens swiftly pounced to start plowing through its more than 512,000 lines of code — and have uncovered numerous curiosities sprinkled throughout.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
1 Apr. 2026
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There are, however, some exceptions—Michter’s 25 and Celebration Sour Mash (the latter is a blend of ages) push this boundary successfully.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Agricultural Reserve needs a plan, not more exceptions.—
Mike Atchison,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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According to registered dietitians, a mix of nuts, especially pistachios, and dried tart cherries is the healthiest late-night snack.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
19 Apr. 2026
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Many whole foods are naturally gluten-free, including fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Oddities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oddities. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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